Top 10 Tips for Skiing With Kids Skiing with kids can be the most rewarding yet also the most frustrating thing you have ever done. Here are our top tips to maximize the fun: 1) Choosing a Resort: Choose your resort very carefully. Avoid long walks with gear or long car trips fully dressed to the lift. Maybe pick a smaller resort with good lift access over […] Brains Julia Schneemann | February 16, 2025 1 Comment
Strong Performance by Team USA at FIS Cross-Country World Cup in Falun, Sweden, as Jessie Diggins Claims Victory & Gus Schumacher 2nd Place in 20km Race Jessie Diggins is heading to the FIS Nordic Ski World Championships in Trondheim, Norway, with serious momentum after securing a hard-fought victory in the 20km Mass Start Free in Falun, Sweden. The 33-year-old World Cup leader edged Norway’s Heidi Weng by just 0.7 seconds, while Sweden’s Ebba Andersson claimed third in a tight contest on the demanding course. Related: U.S. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 16, 2025 1 Comment
2 Separate Avalanches in the French Alps Leave 3 Dead & Several Injured A bluebird day in the French Alps turned deadly on Saturday, February 15, as two separate avalanches in the Savoie region claimed three lives and left several others injured. The first avalanche struck around noon in the municipality of Arvillard, in the Belledonne massif. A group of backcountry skiers was ascending the Grands Moulins peak, which rises to 2,495 meters […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 15, 2025 0 Comments
Top 7 Snowiest Ski Resorts in Europe — Week 7, 2025 While there has not been a lot of significant snowfall in the last few days in the European Alps, some resorts did receive top ups while others compacted. There are no new entrants this week and only a slight reshuffling from last week. Please note that snowdepth is self-reported by resorts and has not been independently verified. #7 Alpe d’Huez/Vaujany, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2025 0 Comments
How to Plan the Perfect Ski Wedding A wedding is the celebration of two people’s love and life, and when those two people love the snow and mountains, what better way to celebrate this love than by getting married in the mountains? A ski wedding combines romance and adventure, offering a unique and unforgettable celebration for ‘outdoorsy’ couples. Whether you are a seasoned skier or love the […] Julia Schneemann | February 14, 2025 3 Comments
Switzerland Dominates Male Alpine Team Combined Event at 2025 World Championships in Saalbach, Austria, as USA Narrowly Misses Out on Podium It was a red and white podium today at Saalbach-Hinterglemm, with six Swiss skiers standing on the steps of the Alpine Team Combined event. Switzerland’s Team 1, with Franjo von Allmen and Loic Meillard, took the victory just 0.28 seconds ahead of teammates Alexis Monney and Tanguy Nef of Team 2. Rounding out the all-Swiss podium was Switzerland’s Team 4, […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
Slew of Hit-and-Runs in European Alps Continues as German Skier Sustains Injuries After Collision With Snowboarder at Austrian Ski Resort A 55-year-old German skier sustained a serious collarbone injury following a collision with an unidentified snowboarder on February 10, 2025, in the Skijuwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau ski area in Austria. The accident occurred around 11:50 a.m. on red slope No. 13, known as “Wurmegg Abfahrt,” approximately 250 meters (820 feet) above the mid-station of the connecting gondolas Verbindungsbahn I and II. […] Industry News Julia Schneemann | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
Fiery Thrills: 9 Active Volcanoes Where You Can Ski & Snowboard For thrill-seekers and adventurous skiers, you can take your skiing and boarding to a whole new level by going down the slopes of an active volcano. While known for their destructive power, these fiery giants offer some of the most unique ski destinations on Earth. The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) defines an active volcano as “a volcano or volcanic field […] Brains Julia Schneemann | February 12, 2025 0 Comments
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